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What can we learn about CPG product strategy from new haircare brand Form?

It is no secret that the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) is under threat from multiple directions.

In one corner, Amazon is slowly commoditising and white labelling goods to compete on its digital shelf spaces (as well as buying physical shelf space). In the other corner, niche startups with laser focus chip away at market share, as consumers continue to be attracted towards specific solutions, at the expense of the generic product lines CPG brands can be synonymous with.

What the commodification of (Snapchat) Stories means for marketers

You can’t go anywhere on social media without seeing the Stories format being used.

If that statement was said a year ago, when it was exclusively being used by Snap in its flagship app, it would have been followed by statements proclaiming that the company has crossed the chasm and will undoubtedly be the third digital marketing megapower behind Facebook and Google.

The social strategy behind Kim Kardashian’s #InternationalWomensDay nude tweets

Yep, that was a legitimate strategy and depending on your perspective on Mrs Kardashian-West, its performance may surprise you.

In case you were not aware Kim has spent 48 hours giving a masterclass in leveraging social media and getting a significant return on her investment. 

In a time where marketers are more than over “trendjacking”, Kim Kardashian seemingly “by accident” proved that it can still be done, if executed correctly.

The three biggest discussions driving content strategy transformation

The focus and opportunity around content is causing organisations to reassess their businesses at a variety of levels. 

Content marketing has been identified as one of the most exciting opportunities for marketers today, based on the Digital Trends for 2015 report.

The growth of corporate blogs, podcasts and increased focus of video are some of the more obvious manifestations of this.